There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX)plane IST - MCX
8h 12m₽7,246–35,946Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkalabus
36h 9m₽5,462–5,542Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurtbus
- Take the train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkalatrain
35h 39m₽7,087–9,388Drive 2,000.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Mahachkalacar 2,000.4 km
26h 54m₽19,900–28,745
Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala is to bus which costs RUB 5450 - RUB 5550 and takes 36h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 36000.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Mahachkala. However, there are services departing from Emniyet Otogar and arriving at Makhachkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 9m.
The distance between Istanbul and Mahachkala is 1635 km. The road distance is 2000.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 39m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 9500.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala, including transfers.
Istanbul to Mahachkala bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, depart from Emniyet Otogar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 36000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 5450 - RUB 5550 and takes 36h 9m.
Istanbul to Mahachkala bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, arrive at Makhachkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Mahachkala is 2000 km. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Istanbul to Mahachkala.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Mahachkala, Russia?
Azimuth, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Uytash Airport (MCX) once daily. Alternatively, Luks Yilmaz operates a bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala twice a week. Tickets cost ₽5,102 and the journey takes 36h.
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Istanbul to Uytash Airport via Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽6,500–35,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–1,700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurt
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,102
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,102
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
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